Posts Tagged Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

  • Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Increasing

    By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory Identifying TB Infection is Essential Tuberculosis is a deadly lung disease. It continues to be a significant threat to humanity. One-third of the world’s population is currently infected with TB. In 2011, nearly NINE BILLIO...

  • Be ready. Winter’s coming! Be ready. Winter’s coming!

    By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Severe winter weather and plummeting temperatures mean little more than extra time scraping windshields for most people; however, they are serious concerns for local seniors. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whe...

  • Get in the fight against flu

    By Ann O’Donnell, D.O. Genesis Health Group Occasionally, we may forget where the car keys are, or call a grandchild by a child's name, but we usually don't forget something that is free! Flu shots won't cost you a dime out of your own pocket if you receive Medicare benefits. You can tak...

  • Questions Parents Need to Ask When Selecting a Program for Their Child Questions Parents Need to Ask When Selecting a Program for Their Child

    By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Let’s say you are lucky enough to have options as you prepare to enroll your child or grandchild in daycare, school or community-based program. How do you choose the right daycare, school or program for your child/grandchild...

  • Genesis Fights Flu With Protection, Prevention And Information

    By Craig Cooper Genesis Health System In an average year, 20,000 or more Americans will die from complications related to seasonal influenza.There are several ways to avoid the flu and prevent spread, starting with an annual seasonal flu vaccination. Genesis will provide protection, prevent...

  • Genesis Fights Flu... Genesis Fights Flu…

    ...With Protection, Prevention And Information Genesis will provide protection, prevention and information throughout the 2009-2010 flu season. Protection against seasonal influenza and pneumonia will be available at more than 40 public flu clinics in the region beginning Oct. 2. Protection agai...